John Deere Tech Student

Grow with TRULAND Equipment, a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio. This is a 2-year Associates Degree Program that prepares you for a career at a John Deere Dealership.

Requirements

• Complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School
• Complete the minimum hours required of working onsite at the dealership
• Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISORTM training
• Complete the total number of John Deere University credits as required
• Assist senior technicians as needed
• Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned
• Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals
• Develop an understanding of the service department operations and how the dealer business system is utilized
• Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components
• May perform pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders
• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on-time submittal of information
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products

Benefits

• A company-supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500
• A TRULAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester for eligible students, totaling up to $5,000
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full-time employment), totaling up to $9,000
• A competitive paid internship
• TRULAND-branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership
• Full-time employment upon graduation